What is the cheapest way to get from Darwin to Mackay?

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Mackay is to fly which costs $500 - $900 and takes 9h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darwin to Mackay?

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Mackay is to fly which takes 9h 44m and costs $500 - $900.

How far is it from Darwin to Mackay?

The distance between Darwin and Mackay is 2195 km. The road distance is 2831.6 km.

How do I travel from Darwin to Mackay without a car?

The best way to get from Darwin to Mackay without a car is to train and bus which takes 4 days 19h and costs $4,800 - $12,000.

How long does it take to get from Darwin to Mackay?

It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Darwin to Mackay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Darwin and Mackay?

Mackay is 30 min ahead of Darwin. It is currently 12:06 AM in Darwin and 12:36 AM in Mackay.

Can I drive from Darwin to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Mackay is 2832 km. It takes approximately 28h 19m to drive from Darwin to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 85+ hotels available in Mackay.

Darwin to Mackay - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Darwin to Mackay by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Mackay (MKY)DRW - MKY
9h 44m
$500–900
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springs
2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbane
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackay
4d 19h
$4,814–11,865
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springs
2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbane
4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mackay
4d 20h
$2,868–6,841
Drive 2,831.6 km
1. Drive from Darwin to Mackay2,831.6 km
28h 19m
$539–779

Darwin to Mackay by bus, foot, and train

1Weekly Services

4d 20hAverage Duration

$2,868Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,195 km
Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Mackay (MKY) 4 times a day.

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